One killed, two others wounded in shooting at Redlands bar

REDLANDS -- One man was shot and killed and two others were wounded early Saturday morning after a fight broke out at a downtown Redlands bar, a Police Department spokesman said Saturday.

The suspect in the shooting fled and is sought by police.

"We respond periodically to fights at the downtown bars, including Charlie Jewell's, but never anything to this degree," said Carl Baker, police spokesman.

The shooting occurred outside Charlie Jewell's, at 1 E. State St., shortly before 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Witnesses reported a fight began inside the bar. Bar employees moved the men involved outside and moments later the suspect allegedly shot the three men involved in the fight.

The 22-year-old man killed has been identified as Kruze Levusi Kuaea of Calimesa, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner's Office. He died at 2 a.m. at Loma Linda University Medical Center.

Another 22-year-old man underwent surgery at the medical center. His condition is listed as serious but stable.

A third man, 23, had non-life threatening injuries.

Baker said police aren't releasing the names of the two men, but he said they are believed to be from the Calimesa area.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man in his early 20s, 5-feet, 7-inches tall and about 150 pounds.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Rob Williams at 909 798-7688 or Redlands Police Dispatch at 909 798-7681. Anonymous tips can be provided by texting 274637 using the keyword REDTIP.